No injuries reported in fire after explosion at Scarborough auto shop

Fire crews are investigating a blaze caused by an explosion at an auto body repair and paint shop in Scarborough overnight Thursday.

Capt. David Eckerman of Toronto Fire Service doesn't believe anyone was injured in the blast, but says investigators haven't yet been able to enter the building to do a search.

The explosion erupted shortly before 4 a.m. at the rear of the business along Midland Avenue, in the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Kennedy Road. A security guard on-site at the time heard the bang and called 911.

Eckerman says the building's sprinkler system was able to "hold the fire back" until fire crews could respond.